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Haggard holds home prayer service: a night of redemption
Former New Life pastor Ted Haggard greeted warmly the more than 110 people who arrived for his Thursday evening prayer gathering at his home. “It’s a Kumbaya moment,” Haggard said. “People here tonight believe in resurrection and me. They understand love.” Several people spoke of grace, forgiveness and redemption to explain why they came. The…
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Elementary cup stackers join in world event
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Want to help your kids read better? Have them stack plastic cups, said Karen Crockett, who coaches the cup stacking team at Woodmen Hills Elementary School. On Thursday, her “team” grew to include all 600…
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Haggard holds home prayer service: a night of redemption
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Former New Life pastor Ted Haggard greeted warmly the more than 110 people who arrived for his Thursday evening prayer gathering at his home. “It’s a Kumbaya moment,” Haggard said. “People here tonight believe in…
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THE PULPIT: People repent, change — so give Haggard a chance
The Bible is filled with stories of spiritual transformation, few of them more famous than the story of Paul, who went from someone who murdered Christians to arguably the greatest teacher of the faith. While the tale of Paul is extraordinary, there is no shortage of stories about people who have changed their lifestyle, sometimes…
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About 110 show up for prayer meeting at Haggard’s home
Former New Life pastor Ted Haggard greeted warmly the more than 110 people who arrived for his Thursday evening prayer gathering at his home in north Colorado Springs. “It’s a Kumbaya moment,” Haggard said. “People here tonight believe in resurrection and me. They understand love.” Several people spoke of grace, forgiveness and redemption to explain…
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Springs native mines box tops in TV-land to help mom’s school
All the work that goes into producing this year’s television special on the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is going to benefit one of the poorest schools in Colorado Springs School District 11. Really. Here’s how: The production team will eat a lot of snacks and use a lot of office products, and Colorado Springs native…
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Haggard starting new church at his Springs home
Former New Life pastor Ted Haggard greeted warmly the more than 110 people who arrived for his Thursday evening prayer gathering at his home in north Colorado Springs. “It’s a Kumbaya moment,” Haggard said. “People here tonight believe in resurrection and me. They understand love.” Several people spoke of grace, forgiveness and redemption to explain…
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Incumbents prevail in area school board races
All incumbents running for re-election in Pikes Peak area won re-election late Tuesday — except for James Tyler of Hanover School District 28. But Tyler said he was glad for the competition in a district that has often had trouble finding candidates. “I’m excited that we actually had an election in this district,” said James…
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Holiday that’s frivolous to most is spiritual to witches
For most people, Halloween is about costumes, candy, parties and scary movies. For witches, the holiday is about spiritual renewal, reflection and communing with spirits. “It is a time for me to find my center,” said Diane McCrae, a self-proclaimed witch living in the Colorado Springs area. “I meditate longer and take longer walks in…
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D-2 plan bases teacher pay on performance, student achievement
The board of Harrison School District 2 Thursday gave the administration a thumbs up to continue working toward a draft policy to change how teachers are paid. The administrators will create a “pay for performance” blueprint that they will bring back to the board for a vote after more input from teachers and others. The…